§ Sir W. Edgeasked the Minister of Fuel and Power to what extent it is proposed after the war to continue the system of opencast coalmining.
Major Lloyd GeorgeI regret I am unable to give my hon. Friend any reliable forecast as it depends on a number of cir-1914W cumstances, including the extent to which deep-mine output proves capable of meeting demands and the reserves of coal suitable for this method of working.